The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-29


nssals % ths state Conveatlon Held ~
l1eveland--the Platform Adopted aud
Nominations Mnde-1homas =. Powell
fOr Govsrnor.
CLEvELASD, o., July 22.-The State
Democratic convention was called 10 or
der II eleven O'clock yesterday morning
~ Music Hall By Henry Bond, Of Marietta,
chairman Of the State executive commit
toe. Notwithstanding that the tsmpera-
turc stood ~ 50, Rt least, 5000 spectators,
many Of thom ladies', were presont. Sen
ator Henry y. Payne entered the hall
iust before tho convention opened. a ia was
loudly chez cd. There was no tempo
rary organic ,tion. and Hon. George r
Sency, OF Tifin, Ut ones took his place as
In his speech Mr. Soney said there were
no Quarrcls In tho Democratic family
Every Democrat seemed 20 know who
would be his candidate In les3 and all
were Satisfied. fApplausc He culo-
gixcd ex Senate, Thurman. saving that he
would have IGNORED the Office Of Gov
ernor.
Referring 70 Cleveland's adminlstra-
ton, he said 10 we'll had its power been
used that now Il has little X any oppos-
tion except from those who expect 20 ask
favors from the Republican party.
Referring 70 pensions. he declared that
the Democracy had increased tho pension
OF soldiers widows from eight TO twelve
dollars per month. His party, he said.
had put 1900 new pensioners on the
rolls. Respecting private pensions he
said Grant approved 49, OF these bills;
Hayes, in four years. 500; Garfield and
Arthur. In four years. d6 and Cleveland
A, fxy.,
The committee on resolutions reported
the following:
The Democrats party Of Ohio. In convention
assembled, prooiaims its hearty and unquali-
He'd Endorsement OF the honest. patriotic ana
economical administration Of President Cleve.
land We demand such ludicious reduction Of
the present burdensome lari1 US shall re.
suit In producing revenue sufieeni
only 70 meet the expenses OF an econ.
omical administration OF government; the
payment OF liberal pensions 10 soldiers
and sailors. and the payment Of interest and
principal OF the public debt: and II necessary
we favor such reduction OF internal revenue
except on liquors, ~ shall prevent the accumu
lation Of q surplus IN the National treasury. and
We dcnounce any attempt 70 abolish the tax on
liquor for the purpose OF keeping up the present
unjust. unequal aud oncrous tariff system
We call attention 70 and aifrm rs sound
doctrine and policy the following emphatic and
patriotic language OF President Cleveland:
''Our public domain IL our National wealth. tho
earnest outgrowth and heritage OF our people.
Our promises OF lir.sitlcss development and
riches. relief 70 q crowding population. and
homes 70 thrift and industry, these inestimable
advantages should be icalously guarded and
q careful and enlightened policy on the part 81
the Government should secure them TO the
people"
We demand that all lands OF the Government
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the United States. and for those who declare
l their intention 10 become such.
I We are in hearty sympathy with all people
I struggling 10 free themselves from Their en-
| vfronmcnts OF despofism. and especially does
the long and gallant struggle OF Ireland for the
/ priceless boon Of home rule and the Fights 81
I manhood evoke our warmest applause and
\ command our hearticst good wishes for speedy
success.
Y Labor being the chief factor and great con
servator Of free and liberal institutions. should
\ enjoy its full share OF the common benefits 1e'
| rived thcrcfrom; therefore, we favor such r.
4 straints OF the Capitalization and encfoach-
Y ment OF corporate power rs will bring the best
I possible protection to honest labor and ~ the
same time conserve the interest Of honest capi
4 tai
\ We favor such legislation on the question q
immigration as will prevent the landing iorper'
manent residence OF aliens who are not wiling
10 declare their iuftutlOu OF becoming tltfA'At'
OF the United States
\ We declare our opposition 20 the importation
OF contract labor. and we demand speedy pun
fshment OF ali persons melting riot and rcvoiu
tion against republican institutio :.
We denounce the present Republican state
administration ~ weak, partisan. personal
and urbusinesslikc: and we call on the people
OF Ohio 10 turn out OF power State govern
mont whose only apparent mission Is 70 aug
ment expenditures. multiply onices. create
deficiencies and Increase taxation with tho
bankruptcy OF the treasury as the ultimate re-
suit
turc for ifs cowarily and hypocritical alliance
through intrigue with the Republican board 81
public works and Republican Attorney-Gencr
nj in q scheme whereby millions worth 81 prop
crty OF the State Is TO be transferred 70 cor
porations Interested In creating monopoly 10
transportation without the State or the people
thereof receiving any benent therefrom.
We demand the fullest safeguards Tor the
ballot box: the punishment Of all who seek &c
4 corrupt II, and the enactment OF laws mahina
~ felony for corporations, capitalists or EN-
ployers 70 intimidnte or attempt 70 control the
political action Of their employees.
We favor home rule in the management and
control OF municipal affairs and denounce the
partisan acts passed by the late Republican
Legislature 20 sui servc the interests OF schem
inr politicians. and we demand the repeal q
All laws which deprive the electors OF the
exercise OF their constitutional privileges
The commercial and industrial interests q
the state require that the equal use o. All
transportation facilities be secured 20 OIL on
equal terms. and VIC demand that favoritisnl
by common carriers and the employment q
corporate franchises 70 foster mouopolics and
Cypress the people be prohibited bv law, ana
that pools. combinations. trusts or conspirncie-
TO corner or foresta.i the market or " fetfs y
crush free competition be suppressed by lcsis'
iation.
We declare In favor Of propcr regulation ~
the liquor irafiic. and believe Il 70 be the naiy
OF All good citizens TO aid In reducing 70 mlni'
mum the evils resulting thercfrom and 70 this
end we favor the submission Of an amendment
% the constitution providing for the license 81
such trafi1c.
The platform was adopted without N
dissenting vote.
The following State ticket was then
nominated:
For Govcrnor-Thomas =. Powell, .
Delaware.
Lieutenant tiovcrnor--D. q. Goodman, q
Portage.
Judge of Supreme Court, long tcrm-L'
X Critchicld. Of Holmes
, Judge OF Supreme Court, short term
Virgil p. Kline, OF Cleveland.